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Porsche Digital develops artificial intelligence for noise detection

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Porsche Digital is expanding its product portfolio. The assistant also makes error documentation more precise and simplifies root cause analysis. —Patricia Rennert, Head of Industry Solutions at Porsche Digital. Porsche Digital is responsible for operating the technology.

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Porsche 911 Hybrid Confirmed for Summer Debut

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For years, the possibility of a hybridized Porsche 911 has been the topic of much discussion among enthusiasts. Others believed the potential performance gains associated with hybridization were too lofty to ignore, often citing the legendary Porsche 918 as proof. Documents stipulate that the model (currently coded as the Porsche 992.2)

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Porsche testing blockchain applications in cars

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In collaboration with the Berlin-based start-up XAIN , Porsche is currently testing blockchain applications directly in vehicles—making Porsche the first automobile manufacturer to implement and successfully test blockchain in a car. This could hold enormous potential, according to Oliver Döring, Financial Strategist at Porsche.

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Porsche Taycan 12V battery complaints prompts NHTSA investigation

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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Teslarati earlier today that it is investigating 2020 and 2021 Porsche Taycan models for 12-volt battery issues that are leading to a “loss of motive power,” according to an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Resume document.

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Porsche finishes production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid; platform for advanced development for vehicles and manufacturing

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The final Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has come off the line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen according to schedule. The 918 Spyder provided a platform for the advanced development of technologies for the sports cars of the future. In doing so, it is providing important know-how for future production developments.

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EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

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The question is most acute for 800-volt pioneer Porsche, but it also applies to increasing numbers of EVs from GM, Hyundai, Kia and Lucid, with more to come. It’s clear that the decision to ally with Tesla was one made at CEO level, then foisted on the engineers who must integrate it into future EVs within a 3-year deadline.

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Lucid continues to test Air prototypes ahead of late 2021 production

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Blake said the vehicle looks “big and bulky,” and not quite as sporty as the Porsche Taycan. The expansion would move annual production from 30,000 to nearly 400,000 vehicles, according to the documents obtained by Teslarati. Teslarati reader Blake M. The Lucid has more of a Mercedes S500 style.” What do you think?